Reserve Your Workshops, Seminars, Keynotes!~ Now Offering CEU's & PDP's ~ AK Consulting Services Inc offers Education and Inclusion & Diversity Services as a means of creating healthier and more effective learning and working environments. We understand that the more an organization, school or corporation mirrors its market demographics, the better positioned it is to meet those needs. "In today’s competitive marketplace, if you want your organization to survive, you must invest in Diversity. And if you want your efforts to thrive, you need the help of a qualified specialist." ~ Diversity Inc Magazine Additional services that we provide are as follows: Formation of Employee Resource Groups (ERG's) Formation of company-wide Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) Councils Professional Development Training Policies and Procedures Development Needs assessments Keynote Address Grant Writing Fundraising International Event/Conference Planning Program Development Curriculum Development Motivational Workshops Coalition Building Conflict Resolution
Our outstanding team is proud to offer an incredible series of thought provoking and skill building workshops and seminars on topics ranging from Bullying, Race, Sexual Orientation, Illegal Harassment Prevention, and Cultural Competency to Inclusion & Diversity 101, 102, 201, etc. Following is a list of workshop examples for the services that we may provide, however all of our programs are tailored to suit your specific needs. We have a very diverse client list who will attest to our effectiveness and professionalism while working with a wide array of audiences. Global Perspective of Inclusion & Diversity in the Workforce Creating Safer and Supportive Environments for a Diverse Workforce and Clientele in a Multicultural World Presented by Al Toney III This training will address issues of human diversity and challenge participants to recognize and understand the sources of their personal biases and assumptions about each other. Participants will learn useful methods to manage those biases and develop effective skills for interrupting prejudice and harassment within the work environment. Throughout the workshop we will explore how stereotypes and misinformation about various groups can impact their interactions with individuals as well as identify useful behaviors and skills that help to create respectful, productive and comfortable environments for all people. Participants will learn effective methods of dealing with conflicts around difference and identify strategies for creating safe environments that support diversity and respect that will help individuals and corporations to be more proactive rather than reactive to issues around diversity. The format is very interactive and may include individual and group exercises as well as the use of PowerPoint, video clips, panels, additional speakers and resource packets. Target Audience: Program managers, shift-leaders, supervisors and leaders of human service programs as well as line staff should attend. ~ ASSESSING ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURAL COMPETENCE WORKSHOP Presented by Karen King Cultural competency, like all organizational assessments, should be approached from a systems perspective. The organization and consultant must review and assess all aspects of the agency for their current functions and processes in order to determine changes and adaptations that are necessary. 1. Personnel and Human Resources 2. Organizational Policies and Procedures 3. Program and Service Delivery 4. Populations Served 5. Governance/Board 6. Facilities 7. Administration and Management (The above areas of review are not listed in order of importance) The format is very interactive and may include individual and group exercises as well as the use of PowerPoint, video clips, panels, additional speakers and resource packets. Target Audience: Program managers, shift-leaders, supervisors and leaders of human service programs as well as line staff should attend. ~ TIME AND STRESS MANAGEMENT Efficiency, Effectiveness and Good Health
Presented by Karen King
This is an opportunity to address work and life challenges and enhance responses as individuals and as a part of a team. We will look at differences in response to stressors, build on what works already, and add to the repertoire of strategies for optimal stress response. The format is very interactive and may include individual and group exercises as well as the use of PowerPoint, video clips, panels, additional speakers and resource packets. Target Audience: Program managers, shift-leaders, supervisors and leaders of human service programs as well as line staff should attend. ~ Race, Culture and Sexual Orientation Workshop Presented by Al Toney III Most people recognize that there are stereotypes related to race and stereotypes related to sexual orientation. In addition, there are stereotypes that link race and sexual orientation. They speak to assumptions about who LGBT people are and how people of color relate to LGBT people. Two of these stereotypes are: - All LGBT people are white.
- Communities of color are more homophobic than white communities
Participants will learn how to facilitate difficult discussions, how to prevent resistance among staff, and how to respond to emotions stemming from cultural differences. The format is very interactive and may include individual and group exercises as well as the use of PowerPoint, video clips, panels, additional speakers and resource packets. Target Audience: The following workshop is designed to help participants examine these stereotypes, see why they are problematic, and think about practical ways to counter them. Program managers, shift-leaders, supervisors and leaders of human service programs as well as line staff should attend. This workshop is best done with a smaller group – no more than 30 participants. ~ Creative Stress Response: A Holistic Approach
Presented by D Zeutas-Broer, M.A., LCSW, C.Y.T
This is an opportunity to address work and life challenges and enhance responses as individuals and as a part of a team. We will look at differences in response to stressors, build on what works already, and add to the repertoire of strategies for optimal stress response. Techniques from yoga, mind/body integration, reframing, and creative imagery will be offered. ~ Building and Enhancing Your Team Presented by Karen King Much of our work life is spent working in team and collaborative environments. Although working in teams is beneficial and generally produces significant positive outcomes, greater effort is required on the part of each member. Team work does not come naturally to everyone and we must all work hard for it to succeed, especially in the individualistic American society. Understanding roles, appreciating & respecting each other’s knowledge and expertise, having agreed upon shared goals, flexibility and fulfilling your responsibilities are all critical to team success. Learn and practice strategies for building and continuing successful team work. The format is very interactive and may include individual and group exercises as well as the use of PowerPoint, video clips, panels, additional speakers and resource packets. Target Audience: Program managers, shift-leaders, supervisors and leaders of human service programs as well as line staff should attend. ~ Best Practices for Creating and Supporting Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s) and Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) Councils Presented by Al Toney Employee Resource Groups (ERG's), company-sponsored employee groups from traditionally underrepresented groups or those that support these groups, are said to be a company's best way to gain a competitive advantage, recruit new employees, identify and develop new talent, connect with the marketplace and create innovative solutions. Fortune 500 Corporations across the globe find it extremely beneficial to provide ERG's for their employees, whether they are based on age, race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, cultural heritage, Veterans or parental status, just to name a few. Senior executives of the nation's leading companies meet regularly with their ERG's to obtain valuable feedback, while also allowing their employees the opportunity to demonstrate their skill and knowledge of the business. Inclusion and Diversity (I&D) Councils are company sponsored company-wide groups of employees who come together to form creative and effective ways for approaching challenging situations pertaining to diversity and to improving an organization's Cultural Competency. AK Consulting Services Inc. will provide your organization with extensive best practices, education materials, theories, Inclusion and Diversity training ideas and options, ongoing assessment tools, professional development ideas, toolbox and personalized consultation. ~ Creating Safer and More Supportive Environments for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning People Presented by Al Toney As an openly gay African American male, Al has himself been the target of homophobia and racism. His work is dedicated to the elimination of these and other forms of discrimination. This introductory training will address issues of human sexuality and provide people with the basic knowledge and tools to effectively provide supportive services to gay lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning individuals, employees, clients, family members and staff. Participants will cover definitions, myths, stereotypes, resources and case studies. Throughout the workshop we will explore how stereotypes and misinformation about various groups can impact their interactions with individuals as well as identify useful behaviors and skills that help to create respectful, productive and comfortable environments for all people. The format is very interactive and may include individual and group exercises as well as the use of video clips and resource packets. ~ Global Perspective of Inclusion & Diversity in the Workforce Creating Safer and Supportive Environments for a Diverse Workforce and Clientele in a Multicultural World Presented by Al Toney This training will address issues of human diversity and challenge participants to recognize and understand the sources of their personal biases and assumptions about each other. Participants will learn useful methods to manage those biases and develop effective skills for interrupting prejudice and harassment within the work environment. Throughout the workshop we will explore how stereotypes and misinformation about various groups can impact their interactions with individuals as well as identify useful behaviors and skills that help to create respectful, productive and comfortable environments for all people. Participants will learn effective methods of dealing with conflicts around difference and identify strategies for creating safe environments that support diversity and respect that will help individuals and corporations to be more proactive rather than reactive to issues around diversity. The format is very interactive and may include individual and group exercises as well as the use of PowerPoint, video clips, panels, additional speakers and resource packets. Target Audience: Program managers, shift-leaders, supervisors and leaders of human service programs as well as line staff should attend. ~ Additional Sample Workshop Titles Available Business Benefits of Building Inclusion and Managing Diversity Civility in the workplace Creating Cultural Competency Workshop II Illegal Harassment in The Workforce Prevention Training Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Employee Law For Managers What Does Diversity Have to Do With Me and My Job? Free To Be Me: Exploring our identity and expression Speaking Out For What You Believe Diversity and Inclusion in the Workforce Living In a Multicultural World Assessing Organizational Cultural Competence Real Men vs. Real Women: What’s the danger for our youth? For Real: Talking about sexual orientation with youth What’s Different In This Picture: A new way of looking at prejudice Issues of Diversity In The workplace Invisible Minorities: The benefits of including GLBTQ people Creating Supportive Environments for a Diverse Workforce Race and Ethnicity Racial Profiling in the Workplace Diversity and Inclusion 101, 102, 201 and so on… Understanding Ageism Understanding Adultism Identity and Expression In the Workplace Frank Talk about Stereotypes Religious Rights in the Workforce Mentoring And many more…
The Services tab above provides you with more detailed information about workshop series we are currently promoting. Please contact Keith Toney, Vice President, AK Consulting Services Inc. to schedule a workshop tailored to satisfy your needs, to reserve your seat at any of our pre-scheduled workshops, or to obtain more information or request a proposal on any of our programs. Thank you for considering AK Consulting Services Inc. to help you obtain your goals and objectives are Inclusion and Diversity!
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